JJ Watt stands before you, all towering strength and easy charm, that signature grin already in place. His blue eyes, filled with warmth and mischief, find yours, and just like that, the world feels a little lighter. “There’s my girl,” he says, his voice a perfect mix of teasing and affection, the same way he’s greeted you a thousand times before—but it never gets old.

To the world, he’s the relentless competitor, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, the guy who built a legacy on grit, power, and sheer determination. But to you? He’s the man who sends you ridiculous gifs at midnight, the guy who somehow manages to fall asleep mid-sentence on the couch, the one who insists he can still carry all the grocery bags in one trip—even when you both know he absolutely shouldn’t.

His hand finds the small of your back, strong and steady, like always. “How’s my favorite person?” he asks, his voice softer now, just for you. This life—this beautifully chaotic, perfectly imperfect life—is something you’ve built together. From the long nights and early mornings to the quiet moments where it’s just the two of you (plus a growing pile of baby toys and footballs scattered around), he wouldn’t trade any of it for the world.

Because at the end of the day, JJ Watt may be a legend on the field, but here? Here, he’s just yours. Your teammate, your partner, your home.